The project to expand a busy section of Route 228 in Middlesex Township is moving forward. PennDOT will update the public later this month- on Thursday, Feb. 28- with current plans for the R... Read more
Pennsylvania’s new Lieutenant Governor has begun his statewide listening tour to gather input from residents regarding the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana. John Fetterman’s... Read more
The Butler Area School Board took a closer look Monday at anticipated revenue for next school year as work continues on the budget for 2019-2020. Business Manager Nick Morelli outlined the n... Read more
The Butler Area School District will reduce debt while saving money after approving payment in full of money borrowed nine years ago, according to administrators. During a meeting Monday, bu... Read more
The Butler Area School District is continuing to consider reorganizing. Surveys taken last fall were detailed by Superintendent Brian White during a meeting Monday. The results were narrowed... Read more
A Lyndora woman is facing felony aggravated assault charges after she’s accused of kicking a police officer. Butler Township Police found 57-year-old Robin Hecker lying in the middle of the... Read more
Rain– coupled with barely freezing temperatures– caused some slick conditions on the roadways and sidewalks early Tuesday. But it could be the incessant rain that leads to problems throughou... Read more
A man from Slippery Rock- who is currently considered missing and endangered- is now accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. State police have issued an arrest warrant for... Read more
A retired medical doctor from Gibsonia is facing felony charges for allegedly forging prescriptions and paying a Butler County man to get them filled. Sung Hong, 77, was charged Feb. 1 by th... Read more
Slippery Rock University students, faculty and staff will soon enjoy additional on-campus parking. Construction has begun on two gravel lots, which will add a combined 76 parking spots at tw... Read more